How far is Graham, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Graham, TX to Houston, TX is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.45 mi
05h 35m
Flight
299.21 mi
481.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.21 mi
Kilometers
481.53 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.45 mi
Kilometers
560.78 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richland
TX

Town in Navarro County, Texas

From Graham
174.1 mi
02h 47m
To Houston
174.3 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Graham and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graham and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 16 South

    14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16 South

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 337

    21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 180 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    1207 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graham and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 57%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 6%
I 20 East
15.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 16 South
14.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
299.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 47m from Graham
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Graham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Graham to Houston?

The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Graham and 174.3 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.44 one way or $92.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Graham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.

BUS

Waco, TX

78 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

98 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Cleburne

101 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Houston. Straight-line distance: 299.21 mi (481.53 km).

Graham

#1 Graham

City in north central Texas

Population8,568
Coordinates33.1070600, -98.5895000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-98.589549, 33.10706)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.54 L · about $46.44
Round trip
$92.89
24.58 gal · 93.08 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.44 $92.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.26 $104.51
Premium $4.59 $56.42 $112.85
Diesel $3.99 $49.07 $98.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Graham and Houston. The current time is 22:31:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.